Three Blessings Back to the Father

This week has been a little hard for our community, we have lost three confreres (brothers). It is also an opportunity for us to look upon these lives and the gifts they brought to the communtiy and all the lives they touched. I didn't have the chance to work with all of them, but I did cross their path. Fr. Artie really went as he wanted , he died with his boots on. Always wanting to go back to the mission and serve. Fr. Charlie was this spiritual being among us, down to earth and always edifying. Many great memories,we shared a mission on the Hispanic Evangelization Team. Father Charlie Shanley, Art Kolinsky and Tom Finley rest in peace, and we thank God for the gift of your persons.

Called

I see this as an oppportunity to share our calling. All of us, as christians are called by God; and what a joy it is to discern and follow what we are called to be. That is a journey, and a blessed one at that. I believe in that first initial seed that is planted in our being, but even moreso in the call to community. A place where we can place our gifts openly and share in the mission of Jesus Christ. This might not be a new idea, but might be a new spin on things. Hopefully in a simple way, I don't feel I'm complicated.

Vocation video from the New England Province

http://youtu.be/5toykYMceEQ